He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward Phelps and Sarah Estelle Adamson; Grandparents, Ace & Frances Adamson and brother, Leonard (Leroy) Bottoms.

Phillip enjoyed trapping and hunting. He was a farmer, carpenter, and a member of the Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Wed., October 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 9 PM Tuesday Oct. 20, 2015.